Review of the open pit South Mining District - Majdanpek impact on the environment and protective measures

Abstract

There are more than 50 years of the copper surface mining in Majdanpek, Serbia. During this period, the impact of mining activities on the environment was multifaceted: degradation of the land - mostly forests, air pollution, water and soil and others. This paper presents measures to protect the environment from the impact of the open pit South Mining District and reclamation of tailings.

Keywords

• mining
• degraded areas
• environmental protection
• reclamation